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There are many pieces of evidence which may lead sociologists such as Bryan Wilson to conclude that modernity brings with it a decline in the importance of religion.
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SECTION B - RELIGION There are many pieces of evidence which may lead sociologists such as Bryan Wilson to conclude that modernity brings with it a decline in the importance of religion. One example is that statistical evidence shows that there has been a decline in the amount of people attending church. The 19851 census showed that approximately 40% of the population attended church. By 1990 this has dropped to 10%. Another example could be that the laws against Sunday trading have been substantially modified. As many businesses now trade on a Sunday, which has lead people to choose or be forced to work and earn money rather than to attend church. (b) The quote that "the world is bubbling with religious passions" could lead to much debate. Although statistic evidence shows that there has been a decline in church attendance, it can be argued that people who attend church are not necessarily practising...
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